Venezuelan Oil Tariffs & Yemen Airstrike Signal Chat | Afternoon Update | 3.24.25

Summary

Morning Wire Podcast Summary Episode: Venezuelan Oil Tariffs & Yemen Airstrike Signal Chat | Afternoon Update | 3.24.25
Release Date: March 24, 2025
Host/Authors: John Bickley & Georgia Howe
Presented by The Daily Wire

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1. Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on Venezuelan Oil

Timestamp: 00:59 – 01:32

Georgia Howe opens the discussion by detailing President Trump's latest economic maneuver against Venezuela. In a significant policy shift, Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country engaging in trade with Venezuela's energy sector. This move aims to cut off financial support to what the administration labels as the "dictator regime in Caracas."

Georgia Howe (00:59): "Trump is seeking to cut off the spigot in Venezuela... any country doing business with Venezuela's energy sector will be forced to pay a tariff of 25% on any trade they do with our country."

The tariffs are set to take effect on April 2, alongside the anticipated unveiling of additional global trade measures, marking one of the administration's toughest economic actions to date.

2. Accidental Inclusion of Journalist in Top-Level Signal Chat Planning Yemen Airstrikes

Timestamp: 01:32 – 02:18

Tim Pierce reports on a significant breach involving Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, who was mistakenly added to a Signal Group chat used by high-ranking Trump officials to plan airstrikes in Yemen. The chat included prominent figures like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, and Vice President J.D. Vance.

Jeffrey Goldberg (01:43): "The chat included high ranking Trump officials... Messages to the group contained sensitive operational details before the attacks."

Experts have raised concerns that using an unsecured app for such classified discussions may have violated federal law and compromised national security. The White House acknowledged the error as inadvertent, emphasizing that the thread showcased "deep and thoughtful policy coordination between senior officials."

3. FBI Director Kash Patel's Initiative to Combat Violent Crime

Timestamp: 02:18 – 03:10

In his inaugural TV interview, FBI Director Kash Patel outlined his strategy to address the rising tide of violent crime across the United States. Highlighting a misallocation of resources, Patel pointed out that only one-third of FBI agents are based in D.C., where merely a third of the nation's crime occurs.

Kash Patel (02:32): "He wants the bureau to focus more on drug trafficking, sex crimes, and gang violence, blaming illegal aliens for much of the surge in violent offenses."

Patel's plan includes reallocating resources to focus on critical areas like drug trafficking and gang violence, even as the FBI reduces some domestic counterterrorism operations. This shift raises questions about funding amidst broader federal budget cuts. Patel stressed the importance of rebuilding trust and restoring the credibility of law enforcement nationwide.

Highlights from Trey Gowdy's Segment:

Trey Gowdy lauded the FBI's recent successes under their revamped approach, citing the arrest of three of the FBI's top 10 most wanted fugitives within three weeks—a stark contrast to the previous year's record of zero.

Trey Gowdy (03:10): "Just in the last three weeks... three of the FBI's most wanted top 10 are now in custody because of our relationships with folks like Director Ratcliffe and Secretary Hexthen Rubio."

4. Controversial American Delegation Visit to Greenland

Timestamp: 04:07 – 04:49

Tim Pierce discusses the backlash from Greenland over an upcoming visit from a high-level American delegation, including Second Lady Usha Vance and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz. Greenland Prime Minister Mutabi Agde condemned the visit as "highly aggressive" and an affront to their sovereignty.

Mutabi Agde (04:15): "Greenland Prime Minister Mutabi Agde slammed the visit as highly aggressive... the uninvited trip disrespects their sovereignty."

Danish leaders echoed these sentiments, expressing concerns that the visit is intertwined with President Trump's previous statements about potentially bringing Greenland under U.S. control.

5. Canada Calls Snap Federal Election Amidst US-Canada Tensions

Timestamp: 04:49 – 06:55

Georgia Howe reports that Canada is moving forward with a snap federal election, set for April 28, following Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement. The election comes in response to what Carney describes as an "unprecedented crisis" triggered by President Trump's tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty.

Mark Carney (05:00): "The former central banker and political newcomer claimed Trump is trying to break Canada and warned against forgetting the betrayal."

The election sets the stage for a fierce battle between Carney's centrist Liberals and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Recent polls indicate a neck-and-neck race, with the Liberals having gained some ground. Poilievre criticized the Liberal Party's policies, blaming them for economic downturns and increased U.S. influence.

Pierre Poilievre (05:52): "Trudeau and Carney raised taxes on work, investment, and small business... Donald Trump knows that a weak, out of touch Liberal government given a fourth mandate will only make Canada a bigger target for him."

6. NCAA Wrestling Upset: Wyatt Hendrickson's Victory and Salute to Trump

Timestamp: 06:30 – 07:14

Tim Pierce covers Wyatt Hendrickson's remarkable victory in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship. Hendrickson, an Oklahoma State wrestler and Air Force second lieutenant, triumphed over Minnesota's Gable Stephenson, ending Stephenson's 70-match win streak.

After his victory, Hendrickson saluted President Trump, who was present in the audience.

Wyatt Hendrickson (06:50): "I saluted Trump. Who was in the crowd?"

He attributed his success to his faith and military training, drawing inspiration from the biblical story of David and Goliath.

Wyatt Hendrickson (06:55): "I put on a show for him. I won him that national title."

FBI Director Kash Patel also commented on the event, emphasizing support for the troops.

Kash Patel (07:09): "He came here to support his troops."

Conclusion

Georgia Howe wraps up the episode by summarizing additional major stories, including Democratic infighting, a Wisconsin Supreme Court showdown, and cooperation between the IRS and ICE. She encourages listeners to visit dailywire.com for more information and previews the next day's edition of Morning Wire.

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Notable Quotes:

• Georgia Howe (00:59): "Trump is seeking to cut off the spigot in Venezuela..."
• Jeffrey Goldberg (01:43): "The chat included high ranking Trump officials..."
• Kash Patel (02:32): "He wants the bureau to focus more on drug trafficking..."
• Trey Gowdy (03:10): "Just in the last three weeks... three of the FBI's most wanted top 10 are now in custody..."
• Mutabi Agde (04:15): "The uninvited trip disrespects their sovereignty."
• Pierre Poilievre (05:52): "Donald Trump knows that a weak, out of touch Liberal government... will only make Canada a bigger target for him."
• Wyatt Hendrickson (06:55): "I put on a show for him. I won him that national title."

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Transcript

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[Georgia Howe]

Trump slaps tariffs on countries that buy Venezuelan oil, A journalist is added to a text chain with US Defense officials, and Canada moves up their election. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor in Chief John Bickley. It's Monday, March 24th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

[Tim Pierce]

After a judge forced the Trump administration to rehire 16,000 federal workers, the administration has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in. The ruling, which was issued by Judge William Alsup in San Francisco, said the mass firings across six federal agencies violated the law. In an emergency filing today, officials argued that the judge overstepped by mandating the reinstatement of probationary employees and called on SCOTUS to pause the order.

[Georgia Howe]

Trump is seeking to cut off the spigot in Venezuela, announcing steep penalties on any country that purchases its oil or gas. In a post today on Truth Social, Trump said any country doing business with Venezuela's energy sector will be forced to pay a tariff of 25% on any trade they do with our country. The move targets what he calls the dictator regime in Caracas and is one of the toughest economic actions yet by the administration. The tariffs will take effect April 2, when Trump is also expected to unveil a broader set of global trade measures.

[Tim Pierce]

The editor in chief of the Atlantic says he was accidentally added to a Signal Group chat used by top Trump officials to plan U.S. airstrikes in Yemen. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has more.

[Jeffrey Goldberg]

The chat included high ranking Trump officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and Vice President J.D. vance. Messages to the group contained sensitive operational details before the attacks. The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg says he received a signal connection request from a user identified as Michael Waltz. Experts warn that the use of an unsecured app for classified planning may have violated federal law and endangered national security. The White House said Goldberg's dishon was an inadvertent error and called the thread a demonstration of the deep and thoughtful policy coordination between senior officials.

[Georgia Howe]

In his first TV interview, FBI Director Kash Patel says he's putting more agents in the field to combat what he calls a violent crime explosion across the country. Daily Wire deputy Managing editor Tim Rice has the latest.

[Kash Patel]

Patel tells Fox News Trey Gowdy that about a third of FBI agents are based in D.C. but a third of the nation's crime doesn't happen there. He wants the bureau to focus more on drug trafficking, sex crimes and gang violence, blaming illegal aliens for much of the surge in violent offenses. The plan comes as the FBI scales back some domestic counterterrorism operations, prompting questions about how Patel will fund the changes amid broader federal cost cutting. He didn't give a timeline, but emphasized rebuilding trust and restoring law enforcement's credibility nationwide. Meanwhile, Patel said this regarding the agency's progress under his leadership.

[Trey Gowdy]

Just in the last three weeks, Trey the FBI has arrested and brought to justice thanks to the Department of Justice and Pam Bondi, three top 10 of the FBI's most wanted let me just say that again, not one, not two, but three of the FBI's most wanted top 10 are now in custody because of our relationships with folks like Director Ratcliffe and Secretary Hexthen Rubio. And the list goes on. And in the last 12 months before I got into this seat trade, do you know how many top 10 FBI's most wanted were arrested by the FBI? Zero. That's the difference. Four weeks in, we got three, and we're just warming up.

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[Tim Pierce]

Officials in Greenland are expressing outrage over the visit of a top level American delegation. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has latest.

[Mutabi Agde]

Greenland Prime Minister Mutabi Agde slammed the visit as highly aggressive. Second Lady Usha Vance and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz are among those who plan to visit this coming Thursday, part of what the Trump administration called a friendly outreach effort. But Greenlandic leaders say the uninvited trip disrespects their sovereignty, especially amid post election negotiations. Danish leaders echoed the concern, warning that the visits can't be separated from Trump's past statements. President Trump has repeatedly said that he wants to bring Greenland under US Control one way or the other.

[Georgia Howe]

Canada appears poised to head to the polls next month after Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap federal election. Daily Wire reporter Mairead Elordi has the details.

[Mark Carney]

Carney cites what he calls an unprecedented crisis sparked by President Trump's tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty. The former central banker and political newcomer claimed Trump is trying to break Canada and warned against forgetting the betrayal.

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Here's Carney I'M asking for a strong, positive mandate from my fellow Canadians. I've just requested that the governor general dissolve Parliament and call an election for April 28. And she has agreed. We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes.

[Mark Carney]

The election, which will likely take place on April 28, sets up a fierce contest between Carney's centrist Liberals and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Recent polls show the race is now neck and neck after the Liberal Party gained some ground. Poiliev today took aim at Trump's tariff policies. And the Liberals, he says, handed over control to Trump.

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Trudeau and Carney raised taxes on work, investment and small business, driving a half trillion dollars out of our economy to the U.S. they blocked pipelines, mines, LNG plants, forcing our energy companies to sell 100, almost 100% of their their product to the Americans at discount prices. They have buried us in bureaucracy. And Donald Trump knows that a weak, out of touch Liberal government given a fourth mandate will only make Canada a bigger target for him.

[Tim Pierce]

And Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson pulled off one of the biggest upsets in NCAA wrestling history this weekend. Winning the D1 championship, Hendrickson defeated Minnesota's Gable Stephenson, ending a 70 match win streak. After the match, Hendrickson, who is an Air Force second lieutenant, saluted Trump. Who was in the crowd?

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[Tim Pierce]

The NCAA champ credited his faith and military mindset, saying he drew inspiration from the biblical story of David and Goliath. Here he is after the match, my commander in chief. That's, I'm very, very proud of that.

[Kash Patel]

He came here to support his troops.

[Tim Pierce]

I put on a show for him. I won him that national title.

[Georgia Howe]

Those are your Drive Home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and in case you missed it, this morning, we some big stories, including Democratic infighting, Wisconsin Supreme Court showdown and a cooperation between the IRS and ice. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of MORNING Wire.